H.R. 2628 · 116th Congress
VET CARE Act of 2019
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BilirakisSponsor13 cosponsors · 5 D, 8 R
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Ferguson
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González-Colón
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Hastings
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Mast
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Van Drew
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Steube
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Zeldin
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Cunningham
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Waltz
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Levin
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Spano
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Gottheimer
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Gosar5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019 or the VET CARE Act of 2019
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 9, 2019
Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019 or the VET CARE Act of 2019
This bill addresses dental care programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish administrative support to a dental care provider that provides services to a veteran that would not be covered by VA benefits.
The bill also requires the VA to implement a pilot program to provide free outpatient dental services and treatment, and related dental appliances, to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are (1) enrolled in the VA health care system but are not eligible for VA dental care, (2) not receiving regular periodontal care, (3) between 40 and 70 years old, and (4) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: VET CARE Act of 2019
Also known as: Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019
Latest action (Mar 12, 2020): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: May 9, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.